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Good Morning, Grumple by Victoria Allenby – Book Review

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Good Morning, Grumple by Victoria Allenby – Book Review

BOOK REVIEW: Good Morning, Grumple * Author: Victoria Allenby Illustrator: Manon Gauthier Published by: Pajama Press Released: April 2017 Ages: 1 - 5 years RaisingMom.ca Rating: *****Starred Review! 4.5/5 Stars***** From the Publisher: Not every child greets the new day … [Read more...]

Canadian, Children's Book Reviews, Picture Books (Ages 2 - 6), Starred Reviews 4.5 stars, Canadian, children, daily routines, emotions, Family, feelings, fiction, illustrations, mothers, parenting, Picture Book, read-aloud, Starred Review, toddler, toddlers

The Night Before Christmas by Barbara Reid

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The Night Before Christmas by Barbara Reid

This post of mine first appeared Dec. 1, 2016 on fellow book blogger Bethany's site: BookReviewMama as part of her 12 days of Guest Bloggers feature.  Check out her site!  ABOUT THE BOOK Author:  Barbara Reid (Poem by Clement C. Moore) Published by: North Winds Press … [Read more...]

Canadian, Children's Book Reviews, Picture Books (Ages 2 - 6), Picture Books for Older Kids (6+) animals, Canadian, children, Christmas, Family, fiction, holiday, illustrations, imagination, kids, Picture Book, poem, poetry, read-aloud, toddler, toddlers

The Lending Zoo by Frank Asch

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The Lending Zoo by Frank Asch

****Note from Erin: This is the last of three Guest Book Reviews on RaisingMom.ca over the past few weeks.  It has been so fun!   Today's blog is from Allison at  www.HowIFeelAboutBooks.com. Check out her cool reviews, podcasts and other great stuff.  She is a blogger who is … [Read more...]

Children's Book Reviews, Picture Books (Ages 2 - 6), Picture Books for Older Kids (6+) animals, children, fiction, guest blog, illustrations, kids, librarians, libraries, Picture Book, zoos

We’ll Miss You, Llama Mama!!

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We’ll Miss You, Llama Mama!!

The world of children's books mourns the loss of author/illustrator Anna Dewdney, who recently passed away.  She was stolen from us by the wretched thief, brain cancer.  Her Llama Llama books are a favourite in our house and we mourn that there won't be a bunch of new ones on the … [Read more...]

Children's Book Reviews, Picture Books (Ages 2 - 6), Starred Reviews children, Family, fiction, friendship, humor, humour, illustrations, kids, mothers, parents, Picture Book, play, Starred Review, toddler, toddlers

Before I Leave by Jessixa Bagley

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Before I Leave by Jessixa Bagley

ABOUT THE BOOK Before I Leave Author: Jessixa Bagley Published by: Roaring Brook Press (Macmillan) Released: Feb 2016 Ages: 3 - 7 RaisingMom.ca Rating: ***Starred Review!*** 4.5 out of 5 Stars From the Publisher: How do you say goodbye to your best friend? When a … [Read more...]

Children's Book Reviews, Picture Books (Ages 2 - 6), Picture Books for Older Kids (6+), Starred Reviews 4.5 stars, animals, anteater, fiction, friendship, hedgehog, illustrations, moving, Picture Book, Starred Review

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